According to the weather forecast today is the last completely dry day for some time. So we set off at 8:30 with the intention of cruising for longer than usual to build up some slack in the plan. Everything worked well. By 11:00 we were at the small market town of Penkridge where we stopped to stock up with groceries for the next 3-4 days.
 |
| Typical scenary on the Staffs and Worcs |
 |
| Enetering Longford Lock |
 |
| Approaching Gailey Lock |
After a quick lunch on board we set off again, climbing 7 more locks to
reach Gailey where the A5 crosses the canal and there are useful
facilities. We took the opportunity to fill up with water and to enjoy
ice lollies bought from shop at the unusual round former toll office. Then out
into the countryside passing the interesting Schenectedy International
chemical works, and mooring a mile or so further on at 3:45pm.
 |
| Phil's photo of Densie passing through Four Ash Bridge |
On the last leg we were pleased to meet Morning Mist with whom we had spent several days cruising on our trip to the Fens last year. A bit further on we had our photograph taken by a towpath walker who turned out to be Phil, an IWA colleague, who was investigating plans for new industrial buildings next to the canal
No comments:
Post a Comment